hello everyone. Im new to 4x4ing while I've had a few 4x4s in the past and spent a fair bit of time off road with hunting and tramping, never has the 4x4 driving been the main activity. I recently got hold of a 1990 bighorn lwb but straight away the cam belt broke. Two broken rockers and the two corresponding push rods bent so replaced them and got her running again but smokes like a bugger on start up until it gets hot then comes right but perhaps slightly down on power. When i start it in the morning it take maybe 30 secs of turning over to get it to fire and start up. When it dose get running it is ok at idol but from 1000 rpm to 2500rpm it smokes real bad but above and below its all good. She's a bit down on compression on 2 cylinders so next step is to take the head off (been holding off on taking the head off because I'm on a tight budget and head gasket is just another expense). Thinking damaged valves or rings? Any ideas on what i should be looking for or ideas on what could possibly be the issue?
Really looking forward to getting it going right getting involved in the local club and perhaps building a nice 4x4. I think this forum is awesome and looking forward to hearing from anyone.
Cheers.
Willy Roundhill.